Ohio TIP form

Ohio’s Turn In a Poacher, or ”TIP” program is helping to curtail poaching throughout the state. TIP is designed to involve the public in reporting wildlife violations. Citizens who observe wildlife violations should record the information on the TIP form below, and then submit it electronically via e-mail, call the TIP toll-free hotline (1-800-POACHER), or mail the form to the address below. Please send in your TIP using just one of these methods (e-mail, phone or direct mail).

You do not have to give your name . . . just give the facts.

Please provide the following information: (Use the <TAB> key or your mouse to move between boxes)

VIOLATION:

Date: Time:

Location:

County: Township:

Description of Violation (Describe what happened):

SUSPECT(S):
Name(s) and Identifying Features (age, height, hair color, clothes, etc.) Where do they live?

VEHICLE:
License Plate or Registration No. and State

Vehicle Type Year Color

Description

Can a Wildlife Officer contact you? Yes No

Name:

Phone:

If you wish to remain anonymous check here: See note below

If we get a conviction from your information, you are eligible for a reward. We will need to contact you to notify you of your reward and arrange for payment. If you are interested in a reward, check here:

Sends TIP form via e-mail to our TIP Desk.

If you are at a public computer, please click reset when you are finished sending your TIP.

You can submit this form electronically by clicking on the submit button which sends the form via an e-mail to our WildInfo e-mail address. OR if you need more space, print this form, attach a separate sheet of paper and mail completed forms to:

TIP Headquarters, Division of Wildlife
2045 Morse Rd., Bldg G
Columbus, Ohio 43229-6693

OR call 1-800-POACHER . Use only one method (phone, e-mail or regular mail) to submit your TIP.

All information used in the TIP program remains confidential. Every effort is made to protect your privacy no matter what method you use to contact us.